Skin Biopsy

Biopsy, Skin

What Affects the Test

Taking medicines, such as anti-inflammatory medicines, those used for fungal infections (antifungal medicines), and corticosteroid skin creams, can interfere with your test or the accuracy of the results.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: June 19, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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